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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.98, 1,402.49 and 285.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.98, 1,402.49 and 285.71 is: 428.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.98 : 1,402.49 = 285.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.98/1,402.49 = 285.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.98x = 1,402.49 × 285.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.98x = 400,712.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,712.12/934.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.58

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